Palmyra Resort & Spa Appoints Solis as Operator
ATLANTA, GA, April 30, 2008. On-target for an autumn 2008 opening, The Palmyra Resort & Spa announced that premier management company Solis Hotels & Resorts is set to operate the exquisite, Caribbean retreat to be known as Solis The Palmyra Resort & Spa.
Launched by legendary hotelier and former president of The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company Horst Schulze, Solis Resorts & Hotels is a collection of resorts, hotels and residences offering a convergence of unparalleled designs, settings and experiences. Luxury "the Solis way" goes well beyond the superbly appointed accommodations to reach Schulze's benchmark of elevated service.
"In essence, Solis The Palmyra will redefine luxury living and luxury travel in the Caribbean based on input from world travelers and guests," said Schulze.
Set on 16 oceanfront acres on the grounds of a former Jamaican plantation within the elite enclave of historic Rose Hall, Solis The Palmyra offers 299 beautifully appointed rooms, suites, penthouses and villas with full kitchens, cable HDTV and high speed internet. Surrounded by three championship golf courses, Solis The Palmyra boasts the added indulgence of Jamaica's first branded ESPA destination spa, designed by global spa guru Susan Harmsworth, CEO and founder of the spa company.
Two swimming pools overlook the sea, swimming cove and private white sand beach, while dining choices include four restaurants ranging from white- tablecloth to beachside casual dining, as well as a Gourmet Shop.
Over the last 5 years, the area of Rose Hall at the center of Jamaica's 'Gold Coast' has experienced explosive growth, turning the elite enclave into a veritable tourist mecca with several high-end hotels, three championship golf courses and a luxury shopping village. The new project firmly places Rose Hall on the map as the new 'hot-spot' for the in-crowd to reside and play. Said Dennis Constanzo, President of The Palmyra Resort & Spa; "The casino is just a fraction of the investment. We want to build a world-class destination, which will result in the creation of thousands and thousands of jobs." said Constanzo.
According to Constanzo, with the announcement of the first casino in Jamaican history being directly next door to the Palmyra; "I see property values set to explode, resulting in nothing but joy for our existing owners and very little time for our future buyers to take advantage of the opportunity to gobble up our remaining residences. As such, we expect a quick sellout of our remaining residences."
Said legendary hotelier Horst Schulze, President and CEO of Solis Hotels & Resorts, which is the management company of The Palmyra Resort & Spa, about the announcement; "This is spectacular news! Casino entertainment will be a 'Number One' amenity for our guests. It will provide a huge promotional advantage that will place Jamaica at the top of the list of Caribbean destinations and bring additional, high-end tourists to the island."
The Solis Experience
Carefully crafted to appeal to discerning, well-traveled guests, the Solis Hotels & Resorts brand was developed by Horst Schulze and his team of hospitality experts. The Solis concept is designed to appeal to sophisticated travelers, combining a new sense of luxury with superior customer service. Each Solis property will offer luxury accommodations with a true sense of discovery, and designs that showcase its distinct surroundings.
Solis The Palmyra Resort & Spa will be the brand's premier Caribbean resort property. Other Solis hotels and resorts include Solis Cambrian Hotel & Spa, Adelboden, Switzerland; Solis Lough Eske Castle, Donegal, Ireland; Solis Sunny Isles, Sunny Isles, Florida, scheduled to open 2009; and Solis Zala Springs, Zala Springs, Hungary, scheduled to open 2009.
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